All nominees were eligible for all scholarships. Winners were chosen by a panel of
Dispatch judges, who considered academic and athletic performance, school leadership,
community service and other criteria.
The Sneed honor

This award is presented on behalf of Capt. Warren B. Sneed, a 1991 Dispatch scholar-athlete
from Circleville High School who died in November 2000 in a military accident over the Sea of
Japan. The award has been presented annually since 2001.
The photography

The photos of the scholarship winners were taken at various public and private sites in
Columbus, including Bicentennial Park, the Franklin Park Conservatory, the lobby of the LeVeque
Tower and near murals in the Short North, the Grandview Heights area and the Ohio State campus.
The Dispatch thanks managers of the conservatory, the LeVeque and This 'n That on the
Avenue.

Home front: I live with my two parents, Rob and Cheryl Snow, and my 15-year-old
brother, Jonathan.

Favorite subject: Calculus. I like solving problems, and I prefer when there is a
definite answer.

Least-favorite subject: English. Open-ended questions always have me
second-guessing myself, and I have never been gifted at writing. I truly dislike poetry because
poems are left open to interpretation, and I either don't think deeply enough, or I overkill my
interpretation.

How I relax: I like to listen to music. For the most part, I like any kind, but
anything with a fun and upbeat rhythm usually stands out.

Prized possession: My laptop, because it contains all of my schoolwork and college
information.

Favorite movie: My favorite movie for the last 17 years is still
The Lion King. It’s a movie that brings me closer to my dad because he and I know almost
every line and song. Plus, Disney movies are timeless. Even after growing up, there are still
things that can make me laugh.

Favorite book:
The Hunger Games trilogy.

Favorite musician: Adam Levine from Maroon 5.

Favorite website: Youtube.com.

Favorite home-cooked meal: Spaghetti and meatballs made by my grandpa.

My cooking specialty: Scrambled eggs.

Favorite restaurant: Mongolian Barbeque. I like to experiment with different
combinations of food. The relaxed atmosphere and ability to choose from so many different options
keeps me coming back.

Proudest sports moment: Breaking the school record in the 4 x 400 meter relay my
senior year. We broke it last week at our district track meet.

Sport I’d like to try someday: I’ve always wanted to try lacrosse. I’ve never had
the opportunity to be exposed to it, and I like trying new things. The physical and strategic
aspects make it more appealing because they fit my personality and provide a fun challenge.

Favorite athlete: Landon Donovan. I like his determination and extraordinary
effort. That’s the kind of athlete I strive to be and encourage others to be as well.

Inspiration: My parents, who have instilled the values of hard work, perseverance
and equality, inspire me to never stop trying to improve myself.

Person I’d most like to meet: Mia Hamm, my childhood hero.

Place I’d most like to travel: Brazil to attend the 2014 World Cup.

Something most people don’t know about me: That I’m afraid to disappoint
people.

Least-favorite household chore: I dislike doing the dishes more than anything.

Something I cannot get right no matter how hard I try: I’ve always had trouble
speaking in public; I always tend to stumble over my words from getting so nervous.

Where I see myself in 10 years: I plan to be working as a chemical engineer,
possibly in the automotive industry.

What I’ll miss about high school: I’ll miss the friendships I’ve acquired and the
sense of familiarity that comes with being around most of the same people for 12 years.

What I’m looking forward to in college: Advancing my education and gaining more
independence.

Advice for an underclassman: Never give up, and always give your best effort no
matter what you’re doing. It pays off in the end.